Chapter 2: Ideas, Resources, Ethics

Question 1

Should a researcher design a research study or select a problem/question first?

Answer 1

Select a problem or ask a question first and then design a research study to solve the problem or answer the quesiton

Question 2

What is PsycINFO?

Answer 2

An electronic database that can be searched for journal articles, books, and book chapters

Question 3

What are the benefits of writing in APA style?

Answer 3

Results in consistent format for articles published in Psychology journals, enables readers to focus on the content and not be distracted by variation

Question 4

What is the format used for APA research articles?

Answer 4

Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, References, Tables and/or Figures, Appendices

Question 5

What are some ethical guidelines from various sources? (NBA)

Answer 5

The Nuremberg Code, Federal protection Regulations- the Belmont report, and APA ethical guidelines

Question 6

What are some institutional guidelines, protections, and safeguards?

Answer 6

Institutional Review Board (IRB), informed consent, debriefing, risks/costs vs. benefits analysis, anonymity and confidentiality, the issue of deception, and freedom to end participation without penalty

Question 7

According to the APA, who is considered a child versus an adult?

Answer 7

18 years and older

Question 8

What is the issue with having children as participants?

Answer 8

The primary issue is whether children are truly able to give informed consent and exercise all the other right of human research participants (applies to other populations)

Question 9

What does the APA believe in regarding research on non-human animals?

Answer 9

The APA believes that research with non-human animals can be useful to increasing understanding and lead to important advances, so allows it with certain provisions